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About the scales and gauges
Posted on April 23 2024
There are quite a few scales/gauges used in the model industries. Sometimes it's pretty confusing for new hobbyists. For train models, popular scales/gauges are listed as below:
Code | Scale | Gauge | Track |
Z | 1:220 | 6 mm | Standard gauge |
N | 1:160 | 9 mm | Standard gauge |
TT | 1:120 | 12 mm | Standard gauge |
HOe | 1:87 | 9 mm | Narrow gauge (industrial) |
HOm | 1:87 | 12 mm | Narrow gauge (metre gauge) |
HO | 1:87 | 16.5 mm | Standard gauge |
OO | 1:76 | 16.5 mm | Standard gauge(British) |
O | 1:43.5 - 1:48 | 32 mm | Standard gauge |
I | 1:32 | 45 mm | Standard gauge |
G | 1:22.5 | 45 mm | Narrow gauge (metre gauge) |
In Lee Kwon, we carry as many gauges as possible. You can shop by scales or filter our product listings by selecting your desired scale. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.
Disclaimer: The content above reflects personal understanding only and should not be considered as an official statement or description from the manufacturer.
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